Shaftesbury weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Shaftesbury during August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Shaftesbury during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Shaftesbury in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Shaftesbury. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shaftesbury climate page with graphs.

 

Shaftesbury, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Shaftesbury, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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